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M8 GPG

2008 Ducati 1098 S

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,641 mi
Last recorded24,641 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ducati 1098 S8,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 GPG
MakeDucati
Model1098 S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 24,641 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 24,557 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 24,483 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 24,270 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 24,234 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 24,127 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 23,441 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 23,439 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 17 Dec 2015 22,754 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 22,026 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 20,764 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 17,808 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2011 14,495 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 1098 S?

Based on 3,844 MOT tests across 407 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
483
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 16
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 12
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M8 GPG is a 2008 Ducati 1098 S in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2008 Ducati 1098 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 8,015 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ducati 1098 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M8 GPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 1098 S typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Ducati 1098 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M8 GPG registered?

M8 GPG is a 2008 Ducati 1098 S, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is M8 GPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 GPG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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